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UN Lawyers’ Conclusions on Crimea, Donbass Unqualified – Russian MFA
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 8:40am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UN lawyers do not fully understand their tasks and have not read the organization’s Charter, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, commenting on the recent remarks by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
UN Lawyers’ Conclusions on Crimea, Donbass Unqualified – Russian MFA
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 8:40am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UN lawyers do not fully understand their tasks and have not read the organization’s Charter, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, commenting on the recent remarks by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
UN Lawyers’ Conclusions on Crimea, Donbass Unqualified – Russian MFA
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 8:40am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UN lawyers do not fully understand their tasks and have not read the organization’s Charter, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, commenting on the recent remarks by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
West Uses OSCE as Tool of Hybrid War With Russia – Russian Deputy FM
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 8:19am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The West is using the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as a tool of hybrid warfare against Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Friday.
West Uses OSCE as Tool of Hybrid War With Russia – Russian Deputy FM
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 8:19am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The West is using the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as a tool of hybrid warfare against Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Friday.
Russia’s Rostec to Debut New Sarma MLRS at Saudi Defense Show in February
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 7:59am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian state corporation Rostec said on Friday it was preparing to unveil its newest highly mobile multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), Sarma, at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh in February.
Aggression Against Iran, Its People Will Receive Immediate, Decisive Response – President
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 6:36am ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Any aggression against Iran and its people will receive an immediate and decisive response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday.
Russia Agrees to Trump’s Request to Refrain From Strikes on Ukraine Until Feb 1 – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 5:05am ESTDETAILS TO FOLLOW
FSB Thwarts Ukrainian Agent’s Assassination Attempt on Russian Serviceman
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 4:43am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) detained an agent of Ukrainian special services who was allegedly planning to assassinate a Russian serviceman in St. Petersburg, the FSB said on Friday.
Russian Forces Liberate Berestok Settlement in Donbass – MoD
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 4:35am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Berestok in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Venezuelan Scenario Will Not Happen in Cuba – Russian Ambassador to UN
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 4:29am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – There will be no repeat of the Venezuelan scenario in Cuba, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
Germany Eyes Joint Nuclear Deterrence in Full-Blown Militarization Frenzy
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 1:41am ESTThomas Rowekamp, the head of the German parliament’s defense committee, earlier claimed that Germany had the technical capacity which could “contribute to a joint European initiative” on nuclear deterrence.
Abandoning Russian Energy Sources Has Negative Impact on German Economy
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 1:14am ESTThe abandonment of energy cooperation with Russia has provoked the greatest negative effect on the German economy, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyublinsky said in an interview with Sputnik.
US Imposing Extreme Living Conditions on Cuba With Its Fuel Blockade
Sputnik - Jan 30th 2026 1:09am ESTOn Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order under which Washington may impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba. The US leader also declared a national emergency due to a security threat, which allegedly emanates from Cuba.
Greenlandic Parliament Deputy Speaker Allows for Possibility of Greenland’s Return to EU
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:59pm ESTGreenland may consider returning to the European Union for national security reasons amid threats from the United States, Bentiaraq Ottosen, deputy speaker of the Greenlandic parliament, told Sputnik.
Greenlandic Parliament Deputy Speaker Allows for Possibility of Greenland’s Return to EU
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:59pm ESTGreenland may consider returning to the European Union for national security reasons amid threats from the United States, Bentiaraq Ottosen, deputy speaker of the Greenlandic parliament, told Sputnik.
US Allows Drilling, Export, Purchase and Sale of Venezuelan Oil for US Entities – Treasury
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:37pm ESTThe United States has authorized transactions on drilling, purchasing, selling, and exporting Venezuelan oil for entities registered in the United States, the US Treasury said in a published document.
Self-Determination Applies to Greenland, but Not to Crimea or Donbass – UN Chief
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:16pm ESTThe United Nations believes that the right for self-determination is not applicable in Crimea and Donbass, like it does in Greenland, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday.
Trump Touts Progress in Russia-Ukraine Talks as Witkoff Says ‘Lots of Good Things Are Happening’
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 1:12pm ESTThe president made the comments amid a whirlwind of negotiations involving Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
UAE Presidential Trip to Russia Reflects Deep Ties and Hopes for Easing Middle East Tensions
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 12:41pm ESTSheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Russia reflects the depth of bilateral relations, experts tell Sputnik.
Iran’s Options for Responding to US Attack Include Advanced Missiles, Closing Hormuz Strait – Expert
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 12:25pm ESTThe US was fully aware that attempts to lump Iran’s regional alliances and missile arsenal into last year’s nuclear talks in Jordan would lead to a dead end, international legal expert Hadi Issa Dalul told Sputnik, commenting on rising US-Iran tensions and shrinking opportunities for a negotiated settlement.
‘For Peace in Europe Ukraine Must Become a Demilitarized Zone’ – Retired French Colonel
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 11:01am ESTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plan to end the Ukraine conflict adds up to NATO military intervention, warns retired French Foreign Legion and special forces airborne colonel Jacques Hogard.
Ten US Navy Ships Located in Middle East Right Now – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:48am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Ten US Navy ships are currently in the Middle East, media reported on Thursday, citing a defense official.
1Russia Has Not Seen Security Guarantees Agreement Between US, Ukraine – Lavrov
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:45am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian side has not seen the agreement on the security guarantees between Washington and Kiev that Ukrainian officials are talking about, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Territorial Issue Most Important in Ukrainian Settlement – Kremlin Aide
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:42am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The territorial issue is the most important in the Ukrainian settlement, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday.